Honda CR-Z Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 62 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Honda CR-Z (2011–2015) that have at least 5 complaints. 2011 has the most, with 38. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (33 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All CR-Z model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 9,800 | 2 | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 11 | 31,650 | 2 | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 7 | 87,000 | 2 | 31 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 38 | 52,000 | 3 | 35 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Air bags33 46%
- Body and structure8 11%
- Other or unknown7 9.7%
- Electrical system7 9.7%
- Transmission and drivetrain6 8.3%
- Steering4 5.6%
- Seat belts4 5.6%
- Wheels3 4.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2011: “Driver door will no longer open from outside. Problem started when vehicle was parked in direct sunlight, then got worse so that the door will no longer open from the outside no matter what. Using passenger door now to get in, and it is now failing in direct sunlight, and I expect I will soon need to enter through the rear hatch. Online search indicates this is a common failure on 2011 Honda crz's.”
NHTSA complaint #11074520, filed 2018-02, 154,520 miles2015: “Just bought a Honda crv-touring, vibrations have started around 600 miles, when in a stoped position, in drive, after it has heated up, bought this because we needed a smooth ride (which seemed at first drive), vibrations aggravate my spasticity, and can cause seizures in some people. Do not know if it is from engine or transmission,, and it comes up through the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10787021, filed 2015-10, 600 miles2013: “Takata recall last week we were notified that our car has been affected by the takata air bag recall. Up until that time our VIN number was not listed as having been affected. As of the end of march 2016, we are told it now is. We are no longer able to drive our vehicle and have been given a loaner car, for the 'next few months' while our Honda dealer, here in florida, gets the replacement air bag. …”
NHTSA complaint #10860892, filed 2016-04, 31,000 milesOther Honda models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology